Addiction Self

In addiction, a person with a substance use disorder undergoes a negative change in thinking and behavioral patterns. A person's character is overthrown by addictive thinking: displacement, projection, shame, and hypersensitivity are addiction's survival mechanisms. With Addictive Thinking, both addicts and loved ones familiarize themselves with these addictive signatures and more, and begin the fight for recovery.

Are you trapped in a relationship that hurts more than it heals—yet you still can’t walk away? You know they’re not good for you. You’ve cried, questioned, and convinced yourself to leave… yet something always pulls you back. This isn’t love. This is emotional addiction—and it’s not your fault. In You’re Not Addicted to Them. You’re Addicted to the Pain, Lena Hartley gently untangles the roots of trauma bonding, revealing why so many strong, self-aware women find themselves stuck in cycles of hurt, hope, and heartbreak. This isn’t just a book about letting go. It’s a...

"You're not broken beyond repair. And you don't have to figure this out alone." Addiction is not a moral failure, a lack of willpower, or a character flaw. It is a treatable medical condition — and recovery is not only possible, it happens every day. In Breaking Free From Addictions, Dr. Rodgir Cohen brings together two things too often kept apart: rigorous, up-to-date clinical science and the deep, sustaining resources of faith. Drawing on neuroscience, the DSM-5, and decades of research — alongside the lived wisdom of recovery communities — this compassionate, plain-language guide ...

( -PLEASE REVIEW THIS BOOK AFTER READING- )...The cure to drug addiction lies within the understanding of how the body and mind are simultaneously influenced by a chemical dependency problem. Only after gaining this knowledge can the addict start the process of reversing the addiction cycle, and begin to address the triggers in the mind which are keeping him addicted to this point.Kick Opioids Now is the only drug treatment program in the world which takes the addict from the heat of addiction, into a 14 day self-detox, while teaching the addict how to quit on their own time, when they ...

Struggling with pornography or masturbation addiction? Feeling trapped in habits that affect your confidence, relationships, and overall well-being? The Pornography & Masturbation Addiction Recovery Guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to break free, regain self-control, and restore your sexual health naturally.

❓ What if everything you believe about strength, purpose, and power is a lie? ❄️ What if the truth is colder, harder — and exactly what you need to hear? ⚔️ What if discipline isn’t about motivation — but about survival? 🔥 What if the life you were meant to live is waiting on the other side of your excuses? In a world that rewards comfort, conformity, distraction, and weakness… The 88 Laws of Self-Mastery is a war cry for those who refuse to decay — for those who still crave meaning, structure, and fire. This is not a book of motivation. It is a mirror. A reckoning. A...

It's not that you don't want to stop. It's that the part of you that wants to stop can't reach the part of you that keeps pouring. You're not what people picture when they hear the word "alcoholic." You hold your job together, show up for the people you love, function. But there's a private loop running underneath all of it — the promise to cut back, the third drink you said you wouldn't have, the version of yourself you keep meaning to become.

Whether you're sober curious, looking to stay sober or want to stop drinking for good, this uncommon guide explores eight critical areas of life that will dramatically improve when you give up alcohol. Alexander combines hard-hitting facts, humour and powerful insights as a qualified therapist, strength coach and former drunk.

In this expanded third edition, Brenda Schaeffer draws on years of feedback and new developments to foster an understanding of love addiction: what it is and what it is not, how to identify it, and, even more important, how to break free of it. Stories of real people struggling to develop sound relationships illustrate the characteristics of healthy love and help listeners to free themselves to find real intimacy.  

"A gripping memoir detailing betrayal, trauma, prostitution, grief, drug addiction, imprisonment, the breaking force of love, detox, and much more..." — IndieReader Reviews "Julie D. Summer's Off My Knees is a compelling memoir about overcoming abuse, addiction, and time in prison...(it) is about a confident personal reinvention." — Carolina Ciucci, Foreword Reviews How much trauma can one person survive and still, in the end, thrive? Julie D. Summer's debut memoir takes readers on a ride through incredible highs and the depths of hell, then rams back up to a conclusion of success. Hers...

“For anyone seeking to redefine their relationship with alcohol, ‘No Willpower Required’ is a compelling guide to lasting change.” - Nir Eyal, Author of Hooked, Indistractable "A powerful guide to master your habits, improve your health, and create the life you want." - Patrik Edblad, Author of The Habit Blueprint Are you walking the tightrope between enjoying a drink and overindulgence? "No Willpower Required" is not just another book on quitting alcohol; it's about reinvention, not restriction. This groundbreaking guide is for those who don't fit the mold of a "problem drinker" ...

Do you ever feel like certain behaviors have more sway over you than you would like? Are you often distracted and find it difficult to focus on important tasks for more than a few minutes? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media or reaching for a sugary snack whenever you're bored or feeling down? Even though the challenges of today's fast-paced world can impact your life in myriad ways, one thing is clear: you are not alone! In fact, in an era of unparalleled wealth, freedom, technological advancement, and medical innovation, depression and anxiety rates are ...

In 2026, the average American checks their phone 186 times a day — once every five minutes while awake. Notifications, AI tools, short-form videos, and algorithmic feeds are engineered to hijack your brain’s reward system, delivering constant micro-rewards that quietly erode your focus, motivation, and sense of purpose. You’re always connected, yet rarely fully present. The result? Scattered attention, depleted drive, and a growing gap between the life you want and the one you’re living. Marty O’Brien lived this reality.

A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal—The definitive book for understanding the roots and behaviours of addiction. Dr. Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings—based on...

PLEASE REVIEW THIS BOOK AFTER YOU KICK YOUR ADDICTION. The following are ACTUAL REVIEWS from Amazon. Amber Stene 5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE! Reviewed in United States on May 25, 2022 This book did for me what four inpatient treatment centers could not. Once again, after 9 months of clean time, I found myself in the depth of my addiction but this time it was not only meth, but heroin as well. What was going to be “just one time” turned into a relapse that lasted 18 months. I found myself searching self help books on addiction and came across this one. One review really ...

Are you struggling with pornography, masturbation addiction, or erectile dysfunction? The Sex Addiction Recovery 2-in-1 Bundle gives you the complete, actionable guide to take control of your sexual health and transform your life.

Gretchen Beck’s unflinching memoir takes readers on a raw and powerful journey through the chaos of addiction, the relentless fight for sobriety, and the winding road to redemption. After surviving seven overdoses and enduring multiple failed treatment attempts, Gretchen finally found lasting recovery. But her journey didn’t end there. As a substance abuse counselor, she dedicated her life to helping others find hope—until a devastating divorce shattered her world and led to her first experience with heroin. Hitting rock bottom once again, Gretchen swallowed her pride and returned to ...

Discover an empowering new way of understanding your multifaceted mind—and healing the many parts that make you who you are. Is there just one “you”? We’ve been taught to believe we have a single identity, and to feel fear or shame when we can’t control the inner voices that don’t...

Graduating high school and turning eighteen are the only things on the mind of Veronica Prior. She has her entire future planned out. From moving in with her drug dealer boyfriend to starting school at the local fashion institute. Veronica’s plans come to a screeching halt when she gains unwanted attention from her mothers latest fling. A heartbreaking incident turns Veronica’s life upside down leaving her all alone and spiraling out of control. Maurice aka “Moe” is everything Veronica thought she needed. She’s quickly wrapped up in his charm and hustler ways. Unbeknownst to her, ...